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02........Admission Fees & Parking OPEN CLASS: JUNIOR FAIR:

03.0...1......2..0.1..6...H..a..n.cToacbkleCooufnCtyoFnatiernStcshedule 29........Rules & Regulations 32................ Beef 66........Hancock County Junior Fair Board

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31........ Entry Rules 67........Junior Fair Rules & Regulations

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34........Special Horse Show 34................ Sheep75........Exhibitor Poster Contest

10.H...e..a..dHlainrneesEsnRteacrtinaginment & Events 35........Draft Horse & Pony 35................ Rabbit77s98................BSheoewf Cmaatntleof Showmen
39........Beef
11 – 12 Calf Scramble

13.......0.B6a.r.r.e..l..B..a.tGtleospel Pavilion 39........Goats 36................ Poultry81........Dairy Cattle
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41........Sheep 86........Horse

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43........Farm Products 41................ Theme98G..i.f.t...B.Sahsekeept
18........Horse Team Pulling Contest 47........Horticulture

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2223..............1..CL0iov-lel1isnt1ogc.s.wk. CoSraatlhlef FSacmrialymble 48........Theme Gift Basket 100......Swine
49........Baking, Canning & C4an2d..y.............. Baking1,0C2a..n...n.Dinogg&ShCoawnmdaynship & Obedience

24.......1.N2a.t.i.o..n..a.l..TBraacrtroerlPBualltetrlse 54........ Domestic Arts& Craft4s6 ................ Domes11t00i63c....A....r....tEDs&dougCcAartagiofiltnistyExhibits
58........ Woodworking
25........Election to Board of Directors
59........Antiques, Hobbies, &4C9o.l.l.e..c..ti.b..l.e..s... Nursin1g1H0.o...m..JeunCiroarfFtsair Royalty
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27.......1.C4o.n..s.t.i.t.u..t.ioCnh&eeBryE-xLpaows 61........Photography 110......Junior Fair Booths
62........Flower Department 50................ Woodw11o1r..k..i.n.Jgunior Fair Displays & Contests

15 .......... Broken Horn Rodeo 51................ Antiques, Hobbies, & Collectibles

16 .......... Horse Team Pull 52................ Photography

17 .......... Tractor Pull—All Day Sunday Show 53................ Flower Department

18 .......... The Talleys 55................ Horseshoe Pitching

19 .......... Livestock Sale 56................ Live Healthy Hancock Series

20 .......... Election to Board of Directors

21 .......... Demo Derby JUNIOR FAIR:
20................ Hancock County Ag Society Officers 57................ Hancock County Junior Fair Board
22................ Constitution & By-Laws 58................ Junior Fair Constitution & By-Law

OPEN CLASS: 58................ Junior Fair Rules & Regulations
24................ Rules & Regulations 60................ Junior Fair Livestock Auction
26................ Veterinarian List 66................ Exhibitor Poster Contest
26................ Entry Rules & Regulations 67................ Showman of Showmen
27................ Camping Rules & Regulations 68................ Beef Cattle
28................ Saddle Horse & Pony 72................ Dairy Cattle
29................ Special Horse Show 73................ Horse
30................ Draft Horse & Pony 76................ Goat
80................ Poultry

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Lydia Mihalik, Treasurer Rodney B. Walton, 932 Eagle Ridge Dr., Findlay, Ohio 45840

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The 2016 Hancock County Fair

ADMISSIONS PRICES & TICKET PARKING & TRAFFIC FLOW
INFORMATION INFORMATION

ALL TICKETS AND DAILY ADMISSION INCLUDES PARKING ALL TICKETS AND DAILY ADMISSION INCLUDES PARKING

ADULT MEMBERSHIP TICKET 1. All vehicles shall park in an angular manner in the marked
$21.00 per adult – Available through August 28th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. parking areas.
Admits one (1) adult and dependent members of their family
15 years of age and younger. Also entitles the member to vote 2. All vehicles shall leave by the marked exits.
at the annual election of Directors, according to the rules of the 3. Midway and livestock areas will be closed to all traffic except
Society. Membership tickets are available to Hancock County
RESIDENTS ONLY, who are 18 years old on or before the election emergency vehicles between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. daily.
date. Purchase at the Senior Fair Office. 4. Golf carts require a permit. Permits and rules may be obtained

ADULT SEASON TICKET at the Senior Fair Office. Proof of insurance is required.
$21.00 per adult – Available through September 2nd, 2016 at 5. A parking and camping area will be provided for
8:00 p.m. Admits one (1) adult and dependent members of their
family 15 years of age and younger. concessionaires and personnel.
6. Parking for fair officials will be reserved near the office.
SCHOOL TICKET 7. Emergency vehicles will park in their designated areas.
$15.00 per student – Available through September 2nd, 2016 at 8. Riding of bicycles, motorcycles, motor scooters, horses and
8:00 p.m. Admits a student 17 years of age and younger.
ponies will not be allowed on the fairgrounds three (3) days
DAILY SINGLE ADMISSION prior to the fair or during the fair. (Exhibits not included)
$7.00 per person – Admits one (1) adult and dependent members 9. Fire lanes are provided for the protection of all buildings.
of their family 15 years of age and younger. Please cooperate and keep these free of cars, trucks, other
vehicles, equipment, hay, straw, and manure.
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS 10. All livestock trailers and trucks must park in designated areas.
Wednesday, First Day of Fair: Vehicles found in “No Parking” areas will be towed at owner’s
Senior Citizens – $2.00 per Senior Citizen (sixty (60) years of expense. The Hancock County Agricultural Society assumes no
age or older) responsibility for damage to or loss of parked vehicles or
Veterans – $2.00 per veteran with proper identification personal property contained within parked vehicles.

ENTIRE WEEK OF THE FAIR
Junior Fair Exhibitors – Must show Junior Fair Ticket/
Identification
Military Service Men & Women - Free Daily with Proper
Identification

EVENTS
No Refunds for events that must be cancelled due to
circumstances outside the control of the Society, including
by not limited to weather, equipment malfunction, acts of
God.

• KOI—$5.00 (admits one (1) adult and dependent members
of their family 10 years of age and younger)

• Broken Horn Rodeo —$5.00 per individual
• Truck/Tractor Pull—$5.00 (admits one (1) adult and

dependent members of their family 10 years of age and
younger)
• NTPA Pull—$15.00 (admits one (1) adult and dependent
members of their family 10 years of age and younger)

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HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

Sunday, September 4th 2016

BIGGEST LITTLE PULL IN NORTHWEST OHIO – Findlay, OH

Directors in charge: Committee in Charge: Peter Badertscher Scott Lewis
Tom Higbie 419-306-6937 Norman Lewis Michele Williams Scott Feller
Aaron Smith Keith Willford Ed James Mike James
Jay Warren Shelly Worstine Phil Curtis Brandon Andrews
Matt Clark Shawn Hall

General Rules: 8. GATES OPEN AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY
1. The Committee in Charge or the Hancock County Agricultural 9. WEIGH IN STARTS AT 9:00 AM SUNDAY
10. ENTRIES FOR CLASS 1 & 31 CLOSE AT 11:30 AM, ALL OTHER
Society will not be responsible for any accident or injury
occurring on the grounds during this event CLASSES CLOSE WHEN THE CLASS BEFORE STARTS TO
2. The decision of the committee and officials is final. PULL. PLEASE ENTER EARLY.
3. Protest fee is $500.00 11. DRIVERS MEETING AT 11:45 AM
4. EVERYONE will pay to enter the Tractor Pull. Drivers will be 12. PULL BEGINS AT 12:00 NOON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
refunded at the entry trailer. Example: 1 Driver & 1 Helper pay 13. Entries to be made at Entry Trailer in Infield.
$24.00 to enter the fairgrounds/tractor pull. At the entry trailer 14. Entries must include contestant’s NAME, COMPLETE
you will then only pay $1.00 to make your first entry. ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, TRACTOR MODEL
5. $7.00 FAIR ADMISSION (Admits one (1) Adult and plus YEAR AND NAME OF TRACTOR OR TRUCK
dependent members of your family 15 years of age and 15. Any driver using intoxicating drinks will forfeit to pull and/or
under) any premiums and be told to load up and leave.
6. $5.00 ADMISSION FOR ALL DAY TRACTOR PULL PITS & 16. Pull, Track and Staging hot area need armbands to enter.
GRANDSTAND 17. No Riders in all classes
7. (Admits one (1) Adult and dependent members of your family 18. 1 MINUTE TO HOOK & PULL
15 years of age and under)

FARM STOCK CLASS
Must have factory draw bar-front of draw bar must hook ahead of axle or factory location per Insurance Co.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 1 Minute Limit to Hook & Pull PREMIUMS OFFERED: $100-80-65-60-55-45-35-25
Entries for classes 1 close at 11:30 a.m. – Drivers Meeting at 11:45 AM – Pull begins at 12:00 noon

CLASS 1 7500# Tire size no wider than 18.4 – wheelie bars required 8 mph
CLASS 2 8500# Tire size no wider than 18.4 – wheelie bars required 8 mph
CLASS 3 9500# Tire size no wider than 20.8 – wheelie bars required. 8 mph
CLASS 4 10500# Altered Farm Stock – 3250 RPM Limit, Tire size no wider than 20.8 – wheelie bars required. 12 mph
CLASS 5 9500# Altered Farm Stock – 3250 RPM Limit, Tire size no wider than 20.8 – wheelie bars required. 12 mph
CLASS 6 8500# Altered Farm Stock – 3250 RPM Limit, Tire size no wider than 18.4 – wheelie bars required. 12 mph

PICK UP TRUCK PULL

Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration and Proof of Insurance needed!
Entries for classes 31 close at 11:30 a.m. – Drivers Meeting at 11:45 AM – Pull begins at 12:00 noon
Must have hood, doors, seat, and wear a seatbelt - FUEL CHECK VERY POSSIBLE – No N/2/0 – No Laughing Gas

CLASS 31 6500# Street Legal Gas – 4WD – CLASS 35 8000# Work Stock Appearing 2.5 Diesel-4WD
(Premiums 100% Payback) CLASS 36 (Premiums 100% Payback)
CLASS 37 8000# 2.5 Diesel– 4WD
CLASS 32 6500# Hot Street Gas – 4WD CLASS 38 (Premiums $800-50,35,15%) $ 400-280-120
(Premium $800 – 50, 35, 15%) $400-280-120 Powder Puff Gas Truck from 31
(Premiums $400-50,35,15%) $200-140-60
CLASS 33 6500# Altered Street Gas – 4WD Powder Puff Diesel Truck from 34 & 35
(Premium $800 – 50,35,15%) $400, 280, 120 (Premium $400-50,35,15) $200-140-60

CLASS 34 8000# Stock Diesel-4WD – No hanging weight
(Premiums 100% Payback)

Hitch must be rigid in Six (6) Directions - Working Brakes
ALL RULES AVAILABLE AT FAIR OFICE OR ENTRY BUILDING

Recommend Drive Shaft Loops, Helmet and Fire Suit

We thank the following Sponsors of our Motorsports Department

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Alvada Construction Clair Trucking Larry Bales – Mac Tools & Equipment Flag City Truck & Equipment
Gary Cribley Snap - On Jac & Do’s Karhoff Brothers Excavating Motorsports Safety Crew & Hanco
Legacy Farmers Coop Crop Production Services JDR Excavating GLR Excavating
Archbold Equipment Findlay Implement Streacker Tractor Sales, Inc Schmidt Machine Company
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Sunday, September 4th 2016

BIGGEST LITTLE PULL IN NORTHWEST OHIO – Findlay, OH

General Rules:
1. Weigh in and Registration time 4:00 PM 3. DRIVERS MEETING AT 5:45 PM
2. ENTRIES FOR CLASS 41 & 52 CLOSE AT 5:30 PM, ALL OTHER 4. Pull time 6:00 PM or as soon as the Afternoon show is over
CLASSES CLOSE WHEN THE CLASS BEFORE STARTS TO 5. 1 Minute Limit to Hook and Pull
PULL. PLEASE ENTER EARLY. 6. Pull track and staging area hot need armbands to enter

MINI ROD CLASS - Phil Curtis – 734-740-9785
Entries for classes 41 close at 5:30 PM – Drivers Meeting at 5:45 PM – Pull begins at 6:00 PM

No double entries. Tractor may have a total of 3 hooks of the 6 classes.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 PREMIUMS OFFERD: $80-70-60-50-40-35-30-25

CLASS 41 1850# Tractors inspected as per rules. Legal Fuel: Gas, Alcohol and Diesel Fuel
CLASS 42 1950# Helmets and Fire Suits required
CLASS 43 2000#
CLASS 44 1900# All Must Weigh Out – NO WEIGH OUT, NO PAY OUT!
CLASS 45 2000# Hitches checked after pull, no floating hitches, solid in all six (6) directions.
CLASS 46 2050#
O.E.M. Blocks, G.M., Ford, Mo-Par, “A” Family Block
8 cylinder Max only – one motor only

Open Class – Naturally Aspirated – 8 cylinder Max only – one motor only
Small Block Carb not larger than 4150 base carb with 434 CID – Fuel Injection 421 CID
540 CID 4150 base carb – NO fuel injection
OPEN 540 cubic inches and up & 370 CI Blower – Aluminum Block
Small Block Carb not larger than 4150 base carb with 434 CID – Fuel Injection 421 CID
540 CID 4150 base carb – NO fuel injection
OPEN 540 cubic inches and up & 370 CI Blower

4X4, DIESEL PICK-UP, TRACTOR AND SEMI CLASSES
Entries for classes 52 close at 5:30 PM – Drivers Meeting at 5:45 PM – Pull begins at 6:00 PM
4-wd Pick-Up Truck – Rules at Entry Window
ENTRY FEE: $25.00
No laughing gas
Helmet Recommended Fire Suit Recommended

CLASS 52 6500# 4x4 pick-up open - Gas Total Purse: $1200.00 Payback: $400-300-200-150-100-50
CLASS 53 8000# 2.5 Down Diesel Total Purse: $800.00 Payback: $275-175-150-100-60-40
CLASS 54 8500# Pro Farm Tractor Total Purse: $575.00 Payback: $200-150-100-75-50
CLASS 55 8000# Diesel Pick-up Modified Michindoh Rules Payback: $400-300-200-150-100-50
CLASS 56 9500# Hot Farm Tractor Total Purse: $1200.00 Payback: $200-150-100-75-50
CLASS 57 8500# Open to the World (Run what you bring) Payback: $275-175-150-100-60-40
Total Purse: $575.00
Michindoh Rules
Total Purse: $800.00

SEMI TRUCK PULL
ENTRY FEE: $25.00 ENTRIES CLOSE AT 7:30 PM

Truck will be entered in one (1) Class only.

CLASS 102 Over the road Semi tractors Payback: $150-100-85-75-50
CLASS 103 Street Legal Hot Semi – Run what you bring (Must have helmet) Payback: $400-300-200-100

All semi hitch heights must be no higher than 20 inches. They must be able to connect directly to the sled pull chain.
Class 102 must drive in – have insurance card, all D.O.T. and other stickers and legal license plate – over the road legal
Line up on Racetrack to Pull
Rules at Entry Window and at Senior Fair Office
ALL PULLERS ENTER AND EXIT McCLEARY GATE
EVERYBODY PAYS TO GET IN
NO REFUNDS
Fair Office Phone: (419) 429-7344
*ALL RULES ONLINE-www.hancockfairgrounds.com*

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HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

Monday, September 5th, 2016

Board of Directors Elections
10:00 AM—2:00 PM
Grange Building

VOTING FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY Tom Warren
If you want to vote for the Board of Directors you must President Dean Mengert
purchase a Membership Ticket. You cannot vote with a Vice President Bill Higginbotham
Season Ticket. Membership Tickets can only be purchased Secretary/Treasurer Aaron Smith
at the Senior Fair Office. The last day to purchase a Ticket Chairman David Thomas
Membership ticket is August 28th. Season tickets shall not Operations & Facilities Manager Nicole Steinmetz
be exchanged for a Membership Ticket before or during the Junior Fair Coordinator
fair.
ELECTION NOTICE FOR FAIR BOARD DIRECTORS DIRECTORS OF THE SOCIETY
The Annual Election of Directors for 3 year terms (unless Term Expires November 30, 2016
other- wise notated) beginning December 1st of this Amanda Twp.: Matt Clark
year will be held Labor Day during the fair in the Grange Biglick Twp.: Kyle Kramer (On ballot 9-5-16/2 yr term)
Building. Each person wishing to be a candidate for election Delaware Twp.: Jeff Cole
to the Board of Directors shall be a member of the Hancock Eagle Twp.: Levi Beagle
County Agricultural Society, shall be at least 21 years of age Findlay B: Ray Rettig
or must have held three consecutive years of Membership Findlay C: Elizabeth Walker
within the society, shall reside in Hancock County and Jackson Twp.: David Bell (On ballot 9-5-16/1 yr term)
in the city or township for which they are petitioning, Liberty Twp.: (On ballot 9-5-16/1 yr term)
except in the case of the AT LARGE positions which are Madison Twp: Holly Frische (On ballot 9-5-16/1 yr term)
open to any member of the Hancock County Agricultural Marion Twp.: Jerry Wolford (On ballot 9-5-16/1 yr term)
Society. They shall file a Declaration of Candidacy petition Union Twp.: Harold E Parkins
in the Senior Fair Office at least seven (7) days prior to Washington Twp.: Dean Mengert
the election. The peti- tion must be signed by at least ten At Large Seat E: Bill Higginbotham
(10) members of the Hancock County Agricultural Society. At Large Seat F: Miles vonStein
Declaration of Candidacy petitions may be picked up in the
Senior Fair Office during normal working hours. Allen Twp.: Term Expires November 30, 2017
Pleasant Twp.: Tom Harmon
Portage Twp.: Nick Conrad
Van Buren Twp.: Bob Hanna
At Large Seat A: Aaron Smith
At Large Seat B: Tom Higbie
Matt Stacy

Blanchard Twp.: Term Expires November 30, 2018
Cass Twp.: Mike DeVore
Findlay A: John Rinker
Orange Twp.: Maggie Morehart
At Large Seat C: Tom Warren
At Large Seat D: Jay Warren
Charlie Beagle

*Honorary and Ex-Officio
Hancock County Commissioner, Phillip A. Reigle
Hancock County Commissioner, Brian J. Robertson
Hancock County Commissioner, Mark D. Gazarek
County Superintendent, Larry J. Busdecker
Extension Educator, Ed Lentz

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Rules & Regulations

2013 OHIO EXHIBITION RULES the true conformation, configuration, condition, or a carrier animal to a human or to another animal
STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF age of the livestock or making the livestock appear and includes dangerously contagious or infectious
more sound than it actually is; diseases.
AGRICULTURAL (d) The use or administration, for cosmetic (G) “Tuberculosis accredited free herd” is one that
DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY purposes, of steroids, growth stimulants, or internal has passed at least two consecutive annual negative
artificial filling, including paraffin, silicone injection, official tests for tuberculosis in accordance with the
Stow OH 43068 or any other substance; “Uniform Methods and Rules - Bovine Tuberculosis
INSPECTION AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS OF (e) The use or administration of any drug or feed Eradication”, and has no other evidence of bovine
additive affecting the central nervous system of the tuberculosis.
LIVESTOCK EXHIBITED IN OHIO livestock; 901:1-18-03 Exhibitions: Sanitation,
Section 901.76 (Livestock Tampering) (f) The use or administration of diuretics for Inspection and Records
(A) No person shall tamper with any livestock. cosmetic purposes; (A) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall have
(B) No person shall sabotage any livestock exhibited (g) The surgical manipulation or removal of tissue in attendance an approved veterinarian for the
at an exhibition. so as to change, transform, or enhance the true duration of the exhibit.
(C) In addition to the penalties established in conformation or configuration of the livestock; (B) Each entity sponsoring an exhibition shall:
section 901.99 of the Revised Code, whoever (2) “Sabotage” means intentionally tampering with (1) Immediately, prior to an exhibition and
violates division [A] or [B] of this section is subject any livestock belonging to or owned by another under the direction of the approved veterinarian,
to disciplinary action by the director of agriculture person that has been registered, entered in, or thoroughly clean and disinfect each building, pen,
under section 901.74 of the Revised Code. exhibited in any exhibition, or raised with the stall, ring or other enclosure in which animals are to
(D) This section does not apply to either of the apparent intent of being entered in an exhibition. be quartered for exhibition;
following: 901:1-18-01 Chapter’s Application (2) Have the approved veterinarian:
(1) Any action taken or activity performed (A) Animals listed in this chapter when moved or (a) Examine the certificate of veterinary inspection
or administered by a licensed veterinarian or imported into Ohio for exhibition purposes only when required for an animal brought to the
in accordance with instructions of a licensed shall comply with the requirements of this chapter exhibition;
veterinarian if the action or activity was undertaken and when in compliance with the provisions of this (b) Inspect within a reasonable time of arrival each
for accepted medical purposes during the course of chapter shall, with the exception of rules governing animal brought to the exhibit for symptoms of any
a valid veterinarian-client patient relationship; movement and importation of quarantined infectious or contagious diseases;
(2) Accepted grooming, commercial or medical animals, be exempt from any other rules governing (c) Daily inspect each animal present at the
practices as defined by rule of the director adopted movement within or importation into Ohio. exhibition for symptoms of infectious or contagious
under section 901.72 of the Revised Code. (B) Animals moved within or imported into Ohio disease.
(E) As used in this section: for any purpose in addition to exhibition shall meet (3) Maintain a record for one year from the date of
(1) “Tamper” means any of the following: all movement and import requirements of Chapter the exhibition of each animal present at the exhibit.
(a) Treatment of livestock in such a manner that 901:1-17 of the Administrative Code. The record shall contain the name and address
food derived from the livestock would be considered 901:1-18-02 Definitions of the owner of each animal and the species and
adulterated as defined in division [A], [B], [C], As used in this chapter: breed of the animal.
[D], [E], [H], [I], or [J] of section 3715.59 of the (A) “Exhibition” means any public show of animals (4) May order the immediate removal of any animal
Revised Code; which is sponsored by or under the control of an which in the opinion of the approved veterinarian
(b) The injection, use, or administration of any drug Ohio county or independent agricultural society places other animals at unacceptable risk of
that is prohibited under any federal law or law of organized under chapter 1711. of the revised code; disease.
this state, or any drug that is used in any manner or the Ohio state fair; or which is assembled for a (C) An exemption from the requirements of
that is not authorized under any federal law or period which exceeds thirty-six hours or contains paragraph (B)(1) of this rule may be requested
law of this state. Whenever the commissioner of animals of origins other than Ohio. from the department and will be granted when,
the United States food and drug administration or (B) “Certificate of veterinary inspection” means in the judgment of the department, cleaning
the secretary of the United States department of a form from the state of origin which has been and disinfection will serve no purpose. By way
agriculture, pursuant to the “Federal Food, Drug issued and completed by a licensed and accredited of example only, cleaning and disinfection will
and Cosmetic Act,” 52 Stat. 1040 veterinarian attesting to the health status and generally serve no purpose in a newly constructed
[1938], 21 U.S.C.A. 301, as amended, or the federal identification of an animal listed thereon. building that has never been occupied.
“Virus-Serum-Toxin Act,” 37 Stat. 832 [1913], 21 (C) “Approved veterinarian” means any licensed 901:1-18-04 Exhibitors
U.S.C.A. 151, as amended, approves, disapproves, and accredited veterinarian approved by the Ohio (A) No person shall present for exhibition or
or modifies the conditions of the approved use of department of agriculture, or an employee of the exhibit an animal which he knows or has reason
a drug, the approval, disapproval, or modification Ohio department of agriculture or the United States to suspect is affected with or has been exposed to
automatically is effective for the purposes of department of agriculture, animal plant health a dangerously contagious or infectious disease or
division [E][1][b] of this section, unless the director, inspection service, veterinary services. residue.
in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Revised (D) “Licensed and accredited veterinarian” means (B) The owner or bailee of an animal with
Code, adopts a rule to alter for the purposes of that a person who is licensed by the state of Ohio to symptoms of an infectious or contagious disease
division the action taken by the commissioner or practice veterinary medicine and who is certified by shall, when directed by an exhibition official, the
secretary. The director may adopt such a rule if the the United States department of agriculture, animal approved veterinarian, or an employee of the Ohio
director considers it to be necessary or appropriate plant health inspection service, veterinary services, department of agriculture, immediately remove the
for the protection of food safety or the health, to be an accredited veterinarian. animal from the exhibition premises.
safety, or welfare of livestock or to prevent the use (E) “Residue” means any poisonous or deleterious (C) Upon request, each person who presents
of a drug for the purpose of concealing, enhancing, pesticide governed by 40 C.F.R. 180, any poisonous for exhibition or exhibits an animal, shall make
transforming, or changing the true conformation, or deleterious substance governed by 21 C.F.R. available any certificate of veterinary inspection,
configuration, or condition of livestock. No such rule 109.6, or any other substance governed by 21 registration certificates, vaccination certificate,
shall authorize the use of any drug the use of which C.F.R. 556. and other documents to exhibition officials, the
is prohibited by, or authorize the use of any drug in (F) “Contagious or infectious disease” means any approved veterinarian or an employee of the Ohio
a manner not authorized by, the commissioner or disease, including any foreign animal disease, or department of agriculture.
secretary under either of those acts. vector, capable of transmission by any means from (D) Each person who presents for exhibition
(c) The injection, or other internal or external or exhibits an animal for which a certificate of
administration of any product or material, whether
gas, solid, or liquid, to livestock for the purpose of
concealing, enhancing, transforming, or changing

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veterinary inspection is required by rules 901:1- or contagious disease; and (3) The owner and the (d) Notwithstanding any other provisions of these
18-01 to 901:1-18-11 of the Administrative Code veterinarian must attest to the following statement rules, the manager or sponsor of the exhibition
shall forward a copy of the certificate of veterinary written on the certificate of veterinary inspection may, prior to permitting the exhibition of any
inspection to the Ohio department of agriculture’s “the goats in this shipment are not known to porcine animal at a terminal show require proof, for
division of animal industry be under any movement restrictions because of example a VS form 4-33, animal disease diagnostic
901:1-18-05 Poultry and Fowl scrapie.” laboratory submission form, or a certificate of
(A) All turkeys, chickens and game-birds moved (4) Originate from a tuberculosis accredited veterinary inspection, the animal has been tested
within or imported into Ohio for exhibition must: free herd as defined in rule 901-18-02 (G) of and classed “negative” to an official test for
(1) Originate directly from a flock or hatchery the Administrative Code for bovine tuberculosis pseudorabies within forty-five days immediately
which is a participant in the national poultry eradication; or (5) Originate from a bovine preceding the opening date of the exhibition.
improvement plan for the eradication of disease and accredited free state or zone, or a bovine modified (2) At all other shows, must be accompanied
be accompanied by documentary evidence that they accredited advanced state or zone; or (6) Originate by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued
meet the requirements of this paragraph; or from a bovine modified accredited state or within forty-five days preceding the exhibition
(2) Originate directly from a flock which has had zone must comply with Rule 901:1-17-06 of the opening date; and Must be negative to an official
a negative test for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease Administrative Code. pseudorabies test within forty-five days of the
within twelve months preceding the opening date (C) If originates from a bovine accreditation exhibition opening date unless:
of exhibition and be accompanied by documentary preparatory or a bovine non-accredited state or (a) They originate immediately and directly from a
evidence that they meet the requirement of this zone are prohibited from exhibition. pseudorabies qualified herd; or
paragraph; or 901:1-18-08 Horses, Mules and Ponies (b) Are suckling pigs accompanying a negative
(3) Have had a negative test for pullorum/fowl (A) Horses, mules and ponies moved within Ohio for dam; or
typhoid disease, within ninety days, preceding the exhibition: (c) They originate from a pseudorabies vaccinated
opening date of the exhibition and be accompanied (1) If not under quarantine and if they are free of herd and meet the following conditions:
by documentary evidence that they meet the any signs of a contagious or infectious disease; and (i) The herd has had a negative monitored test
requirement of this paragraph; or (2) If the animal is twelve months of age or older, within twelve months, and
(4) Be tested for pullorum/fowl typhoid disease the exhibition manager may require that the animal (ii) The swine presented for show are negative to a
upon arrival at the exhibition by a tester approved has been tested and classed negative to an official pseudorabies differential test; or
by the Ohio department of agriculture and found test for equine infectious anemia within twelve (3) Will be exempt from the requirement of a
negative. months of the opening date of the exhibition. certificate of veterinary inspection if they originate
(B) The rapid whole blood test shall not be used to (B) Horses, mules and ponies imported into Ohio for immediately and directly from a stage V area and
test turkeys for compliance with the requirements of exhibition: show no symptoms orevidence of an infectious or
paragraph (A)(2),(A)(3) and (A)(4) of this rule. (1) Shall be accompanied by an official certificate of contagious disease.
(C) Waterfowl, doves and pigeons are exempt from veterinary inspection issued within thirty days of the (4) Are exempted by a written permit issued by the
this rule. opening date of the exhibition or obtain a permit for department.
901:1-18-06 Cattle extended time granted by the chief of the division (B) Swine imported into Ohio for exhibition:
(A) Cattle moved within Ohio for exhibition: of animal industry as authorized in paragraph (C) of (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of
(1) The animals presented for exhibition must Rule 901:1-17-01 of the Administrative Code; and veterinary inspection issued within thirty days
show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or (2) If the animal is twelve months of age or older, preceding the exhibition opening date; and
contagious disease. it shall be accompanied by evidence the animal (2) Be negative to an official pseudorabies test
(B) All cattle imported into Ohio for exhibition must: was negative to an official test for equine infectious within thirty days of the exhibition opening date
(1) Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary anemia within twelve months of the opening date of unless:
inspection issued within thirty days preceding the the exhibition; and (a) They originate immediately and directly from a
opening date of the exhibition; (3) Upon request by an authorized representative stage V area or from an area or country recognized
(2) Originate from a tuberculosis-accredited free of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the person by United States department of agriculture, animal
herd, an accredited free state or zone, or a modified responsible for each animal must make available plant health inspection service, veterinary services
accredited advanced state or zone; a chronological list of dates, places and events as pseudorabies free; or
(3) If originate from a modified accredited state attended by this animal within thirty days prior to (b) They originate immediately and directly from
or zone must comply with Rule 901:1-17-03 of the entry into Ohio. a pseudorabies qualified herd and have not been
Administrative Code; 901:1-18-09 Sheep previously exhibited this show season;
(4) If originate from an accreditation preparatory or (A) Sheep moved within Ohio for exhibition: (c) Are exempt by written permit issued by the
a non-accredited state or zone are prohibited from The animal presented for exhibition must show department.
exhibition; no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or (4) Be exempt from the immediate slaughter
(5) If from a brucellosis class A state or area/zone contagious disease. requirement of paragraph (A)(c) of this rule.
must be negative to an official brucellosis test within (B) Sheep imported into Ohio for exhibition: 901:1-18-11 Camelids
thirty days of the opening date of the exhibition (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of (A) Camelids including, but not limited to, llamas,
unless: they are under six months of age, steers, veterinary inspection issued within thirty days alpacas and vicuanas moved within Ohio fair
or official vaccinates under twenty months of age preceding the opening date of the exhibition; and exhibition when presented for exhibition must
(dairy) or twenty-four months of age (beef); and 2) The animal presented for exhibition must show show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or
(6) If from a brucellosis class B or C state or area/ no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease.
zone must meet all requirements for pre-entry contagious disease; and (B) Camelids including, but not limited to llamas,
testing as specified in 9 C.F.R. 78.9 and obtain an (3) The owner and the veterinarian must attest to alpacas and vicuanas imported into Ohio for
Ohio permit prior to movement. the following statement written on the certificate of exhibition:
(C) Cattle from a brucellosis certified free herd or veterinary inspection “the sheep in this shipment (1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of
class free-state or area/zone are not required to be are not known to be under any movement veterinary inspection issued within thirty days
brucellosis tested. restrictions because of scrapie.” preceding the exhibition opening date.
901:1-18-07 Goats 901:1-18-10 Swine (2) When presented for exhibition must show no
(A) Goats moved within Ohio for exhibition: (A) Swine moved within Ohio for exhibition: symptoms or evidence of contagious disease.
The animal presented for exhibition must show (1) At a terminal show must:
no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or (a) Show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious A complete set of O.D.A. Livestock Rules
contagious disease. or contagious disease; and are available at the Senior Fair Office
(B) Goats imported into Ohio for exhibition: (b) Originate from a county which sixty days prior
(1) Must be accompanied by a certificate of to the exhibition opening date had no pseudorabies & over-rides anything printed in this book.
veterinary inspection issued within thirty days quarantined herds; and
preceding the opening date of the exhibition; (c) Have no breeding swine present and all swine
(2) The animal presented for exhibition must removed are delivered for immediate slaughter or to
show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious a licensed livestock facility.

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Health Rules 50. All bills made during and previous to the fair Trucks, Trailers, & Campers
42. All entries must be free of visible signs of must be presented for payment no later than Rules and Regulations
disease. November 1, following the fair.
43. The management reserves the right to take 51. The Fair Board reserves the right to suspend The Board of Directors has adopted the policy
additional measures prior to assigning entries to or alter rules and to make new rules or take other that no vehicles will be permitted to be parked
pens or stalls or during the fair that may be deemed action it may deem necessary to protect the interest around any of the buildings after 10:00 a.m. All
necessary to protect the health of animals or of the fair, the exhibit or the public. feed supplies and concessionaire supplies should
entries shown at the fair. 52. Protest: Any exhibitor may file a protest on be delivered before this time. Any vehicle found
44. Health papers (if required) must be submitted any decision by depositing fifity dollars ($50.00) in the NO PARKING AREAS will be towed at
at the time animals arrive at the fairgrounds. See in cash with the Superintendent or Operations owner’s expense to an area so designated on
health rules. Manager and presenting the written protest. The the fairgrounds. GOLF CARTS, etc. on the
45. Veterinarians will be checking all animals. Board of Directors will review the protest and their fairgrounds require a permit and we must
46. No dogs, cats or other pets are allowed on the decision is final. If the protest is not sustained the have a copy of proof of insurance. Permits
fairgrounds during the fair. Exceptions: Junior Fair deposit is forfeited. All protest must be filed by and Rules may be obtained at the Senior Fair
Dog Show, 4-H judging or used as Seeing Eye or the close of the fair. Office.
Service dogs. The sale of intoxicating drinks of all 53. No household fans are to be used in any of
kinds or drinking of same and any immoral ex the barns used to house animals. Check with your All supply, livestock trailers, and trucks must
hibition of any kind are strictly forbidden on the Department Superintendent regarding the use of park in a designated area. Any unit being used for
fairgrounds during any time of the year. electric fans. sleeping MUST park in areas approved by the City
54. Only the fair authorized electrician is to make Health Department. We are required by law to meet
A. Intoxicated person will be escorted from the electrical connections in our boxes. A charge will be certain requirements. All persons sleeping on
Fairgrounds. made for this service. the grounds must get a sleeping permit from
B. Public drinking of alcoholic beverages is 55. The Hancock County Fair Board will take every the Sheriff’s Department. Their office will be
prohibited. precaution in its power for the safe preservation of located on the fairgrounds.
48. Smoking is prohibited in any tent, building livestock and articles on exhibit after their arrival
or shelter housing livestock or exhibits, also in or and while on the grounds. The Board and Officers The Secretary shall receive the application and
around storage of hay and straw and any other will use diligence to avoid accidents and afford fee of $200 before any camping is assigned. A copy
building on the fair grounds. protection and will demand the utmost care and of the Camping Rules is available at the Senior Fair
49. Race horses are brought on the grounds at attention in the operation of concessions affording Office.
the owner’s risk. The Hancock County Agricultural amusement, etc. During the fair, however, the
Society, under no circumstances, will be liable Hancock County Fair Board and its officers will not DELIVERIES MUST BE MADE BEFORE 10:00 AM
or responsible for losses, injuries, or damages be responsible for damage to exhibits or livestock
sustained to or by owners, drivers or horses by fire, water, wind, storm or any act of God, nor
entered and participating or warming up for any of does the Board assume any liability for loss by theft
the racing events. The owners and drivers of the or accident to persons or property; nor errors or
entries and their servants, employees and agents omissions in the premium book.
assume all risks involved in connection therewith
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Open Class Departments

OPEN CLASS SADDLE HORSE & PONY

Director in Charge: Tom Harmon, Dave Bell 06 Mare and Foal - All Breeds and Grades
Superintendent: Pat Ball, Dean Lee 07 2015 Foal - All Breeds and Grades
08 Yearling Geldings
Entry Deadline: Fri. Aug 19,5 p.m. 09 Gelding - AQHA ONLY
(Except Special Horse Show) 10 Geldings - Other Breeds and Grades*
Set-Up/Stall: Tues, August 30 *Denotes Grand & Reserve Champion Rosettes
(Except Special Horse Show)
Show: Fri. Sept. 2, 9 AM Division 2 - PONY HALTER
Premium Pick-up:
Release: Mon. Sept. 5, 3-6 PM Entry Fee: $5.00 Premium: $10-6-5-4-2

Mon. Sept 5, 6 PM Class
01 Stallion - 58” and Under* (Exhibitor must be 18 years
General Rules:
• Ages of horses and ponies will be determined from of age to show in this class)
January 1st of foaling year. 02 Mares over 1 (one) year - 46” and Over
• Refer to veterinary rules 901:1-18-08 Horse, Mules and 03 Mares over 1 (one) year - Under 46”
Ponies on page 15. 04 Yearling Fillies - All breeds and Grades*
• Animals may compete in only one division of this 05 2016 Foal (Pony)
department, light or draft. 06 Mare and Foal - 58” and Under
• Any horse or pony may be measured if height is in 07 Geldings any age - 46” and Over
question. 08 Geldings any age - Under 46”*
• Stall assignments and locations will be made as soon
as possible after all entries are completed. Posted *Denotes Grand & Reserve Champion Rosettes
stalling assignments are final! Any changes must be
approved by Superintendent or Director. Tack stalls Division 3 - PERFORMANCE CLASSES
assigned if available.
• All horses and ponies will exercise in the designated Entry Fee: $5.00 Premium: $20-15-10-7-5
areas. (Contact your Dept. Superintendent for exercise
area.) Class
• Open Class horses shall be released at 6:00 p.m. 01 Pleasure Walk Trot English or Western (Rider 9 yr. &
Monday, or by Direction of the Superintendent, see
early released rule under Exhibit & Exhibitor entry under, cannot enter any three (3) gated classes)
Rules and Regulations. 02 Pleasure Walk Trot English or Western (Rider 10 -18
• Stalls and aisle ways must be cleaned before moving
out. Keep aisles & area free of manure. yr. cannot enter any three (3) gated classes)
• Any use of a fan in the barn must be approved 03 AQHA Open English Pleasure
by the Director. No household fans are to be 04 Open English Pleasure (No AQHA)
used, see Health Rule. 05 Youth English Pleasure (18 yr. & Under)
06 Pony Pleasure English or Western
Rules for Contest Classes - Open Show and 07 AQHA Open Western Pleasure Horse
Special Horse Show 08 Open Western Pleasure Horses (No AQHA)
09 Youth Western Pleasure (14 -18 yr.)
• Western Shirt with Collar (May be short sleeve) 10 Youth Western Pleasure (13 yr. & under)
• Helmet, Western Hat or No Hat 11 Pleasure Single Hitch (Horse) (2 or 4 wheel vehicle,
• No reruns for broken equipment
• Five (5) Second Penalty all classes britchen harness)
• Egg & Spoon Race is a three (3) gaited class. (no 12 Adult Western Pleasure (19 yr. & over)
13 Adult Walk – Trot
lead-in entries) 14 Ranch Pleasure (cannot show the same horse in
• Ball Race 5 second penalty if ball does not stay in
Western Pleasure)
barrel 15 Pleasure Pony Hitch (19 yr. & over)
16 Pleasure Pony Hitch (18 yr. & under)
Division 1 - HALTER HORSE OVER 58” 17 Open Barrel Race
18 Youth Barrel Race (10 -18 yr.)
Entry Fee: $5.00 Premium: $10-6-5-4-2 19 Pee-Wee Barrel Race (9 yr. & under, horse or pony)
20 Open Flag Race
Class 21 Youth Flag Race (18 yr. & under)
01 Stallion - 58” and Over* (Exhibitor must be 18 22 Egg & Spoon 14 yr. & over (three (3) gaited class)
23 Egg & Spoon 13 yr.& under (three (3) gaited class)
years of age to show in this class) 24 Open Ball Race
02 Yearling Colts - All Breeds and Grades* 25 Youth Ball Race (18 yr. & under)
03 Mares 2 years and over - AQHA ONLY
04 Mares 2 years and over - Other Breeds and Grades
05 Yearling Fillies - All Breeds and Grades

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OPEN CLASS SADDLE HORSE & PONY - Cont’d

Special Horse Show Class
Managed by: Buckeye Western Horse Association 01 Pee-Wee Showmanship (8 and under)
02 Walk Trot Pleasure English or Western (9 & under,
Pull ins welcome & encouraged/no pre-registration
not eligible for any canter class)
Entry Booth Open: Sun. Sept. 4, 7:30 AM 03 Lead - In (6 and under)
04 Youth English Pleasure (18 yr. & under)
Show: Sun. Sept. 4, 9:00 AM 05 Open English Pleasure ($100 added by BWHA)
06 Open English Pleasure (No AQHA)
Noon Break for 4-H club walk-in & award rec- 07 Small Fry Barrel Race (horse or pony 8 yr. & under)
ognitions, Special guests Exhibit by Challenged 08 Youth Barrel Race (10 -18 yr.)
Champions Equestrian Center and Renewed 09 Open Barrel Race ($100 added by BWHA)
Hope Day Service 10 Pleasure Hitch Light Horse (2 or 4 wheel vehicle, no

Entry Fee: $5.00 bikes or viceroy)
Premium: 70% of entry fees, paid as follows: 11 Pleasure Pony Hitch 58” & under
1st 40%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 20%, 4th 10% - Ribbons 5 Places 12 Youth Pole Bending (18 yr. & under)
13 Open Pole Bending
RULES FOR CONTEST CLASSES 14 Walk Trot Pleasure, English or Western (10-18 yr.,
• Western Shirt with Collar (May be short sleeve)
• Western Hat or No Hat not eligible for any canter class except sack and
• No reruns for broken equipment ball races - Class 26 - 28)
• Five (5) Second Penalty all classes 15 Adult Western Pleasure (19 yr. & over)
• Flags - No pick DQ - No Stick - plus five (5) second 16 Youth Western Pleasure, Horse (13 yr. & under)
penalty 17 Youth Western Pleasure, Horse (14 -18 yr.)
• Egg & Spoon Race is a three (3) gaited class. (no 18 Youth Pony Pleasure English or Western 58” &
lead-in entries) under (18 yr. & under)
• Cannot make more than one entry per contestant in 19 Ranch Pleasure (cannot show the same horse in
Youth Sack Race, $10 entry fee, one person entering Western Pleasure)
for two. 20 Open Flag Race
• Ball Race 5 second penalty if ball does not stay in 21 Youth Flag Race (18 yr. & under)
barrel 22 Open Western Pleasure ($100 added by BWHA)
23 Open Western Pleasure (No AQHA)
GENERAL RULES 24 Generation Gap Pleasure 2 riders with 10 years
• Must have 10 entries in the added classes before $100 age difference (double entry fee, double payback)
is paid out 25 Egg & Spoon (14 yr. & over (three (3) gaited class)
• Classes may be added or scratched up to 2 classes 26 Egg & Spoon (13 yr. under (three (3) gaited class)
before that class enters the ring. 27 Youth Sack Race (18 & under, double entry fee,
double payback)
28 Open Ball Race
29 Youth Ball Race (18 yr. & under)

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OPEN CLASFSLDORWAEFRT DHEOPRASRET&MEDNRTAFT PONIES

Draft Horse Show - Wednesday Draft Horse Show - Saturday
Director in Charge: Dave Bell, Tom Harmon, Director in Charge: Dave Bell, Tom Harmon,

Superintendent: Brad Pore, Dean Lee Superintendent: Brad Pore, Dean Lee

Entry Deadline: Fri. Aug 19, 5 p.m. Entry Deadline: Fri. Aug 19, 5 p.m.
Set-Up/Stall:
Show: or Pull-In Day Of Show Set-Up/Stall: or Pull-In Day Of Show
Premium Pick-up:
Tues, August 30 Show: Tues, August 30
(Except Pull-Ins - No Stalls) Premium Pick-up: (Except Pull-Ins - No Stalls)
Wed. August 31, 3 PM Sat Sept. 3, 8 AM

Following 4-H Horse Show Following Show

Following Show

General Rules: General Rules:
• You may pull in and exhibit on day of show. • The Draft horse and Draft Pony Show is a one (1)
There is no housing for horses or ponies arriving day show. You may pull in and exhibit on day
day of show. of show. There is no housing for horses or ponies
• You will be charged admission to enter the fairgrounds. arriving day of show.
• Draft Ponies may show in Farm Classes Only • You will be charged admission to enter the fairgrounds.
• Draft Ponies & Draft Mules may show in Farm Classes • All stalls in barns that Draft Horses are housed in
Only. shall be cleaned and pushed into the aisle way before
dismissed. All Premium money will be forfeited if not
Division 17 - SPECIAL DRAFT HORSE SHOW completed.

Entry Fee: $5.00 Premium: Noted Per Class Division 11 - BELGIAN

Class Entry Fee: $5.00 Premium: $15-12-10-8-5
01 Draft horse to show cart - $35-25-20-15-10
02 Farm Class-single hitch obstacle course - $25-20- Class
01 Stallion 2 years and older
15-10-05* 02 Stallion 1 year old
03 Draft horse farm team line drive (No wagon or 03 Stallion Foal

patent leather harness) - $30-25-20-15-10* Grand & Reserve Stallion
04 Draft horse tandem to cart - $40-30-20-15-10 04 Mares 2 years and older
05 Farm class – team hitch to farm implements - $40- 05 Mares 1 year old
06 Mare Foal
30-20-15-10*
06 Draft horse team to wagon - $40-30-20-15-10* Grand & Mare
07 Farm Class – team hitch obstacle course - $30-25- 07 Mare and Foal
08 Matched Pair
20-15-10* 09 Geldings & Grade Mares

Entry Fee: $15.00 Premium: Noted Per Class Grand & Reserve Gelding & Grade Mare
Class
08 Draft horse unicorn to wagon - $50-40-30-20-10 Division 12 - PERCHERON
09 Farm Class – team hitch to farm wagon - $40-30-
Entry Fee: $5.00 Premium: $15-12-10-8-5
20-10-05
10 Draft horse 4 to wagon - $55-45-35-25-10 Class
11 Draft horse 6 to wagon - $80-60-50-40-30 01 Stallion 2 years and older
02 Stallion 1 year old
Championship Team Hitch to Wagon 03 Stallion Foal
(Must have shown in 2 Previous Farm Classes) -
Grand Champion - $150; Reserve Champion - $100 Grand & Reserve Stallion
04 Mares 2 years and older
*Brad Pore will be matching the premium money for 05 Mares 1 year old
obstacle course single, Class 3; obstacle course team, 06 Mare Foal
Class 5; farm implement, Class 7; farm team to wagon,
Class 9; and farm line drive, Class 2. A new class, Grand & Mare
“Championship Class – Team to Wagon”, has also been 07 Mare and Foal
added and we would like to thank Brad for donating the 08 Matched Pair
rosette and trophy for the Champion and for donating the 09 Geldings & Grade Mares
premium money for this class.
Grand & Reserve Gelding & Grade Mare

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OPEN CLASS DRAFT HORSE & DRAFT PONIES - Cont’d

Division 13 - CLYDESDALE SHIRE/

SPOTTED DRAFTS

Entry Fee: $5.00 Premium: $15-12-10-8-5

Class
01 Stallion 2 years and older
02 Stallion 1 year old
03 Stallion Foal

Grand & Reserve Stallion
04 Mares 2 years and older
05 Mares 1 year old
06 Mare Foal

Grand & Mare
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08 Matched Pair
08 Geldings & Grade Mares

Grand & Reserve Gelding & Grade Mare

Division 14 - DRAFT HORSE SHOWMANSHIP

Entry Fee: None Premium: Ribbions Only

Class
01 Showmanship (Draft Horse) 15-18 years – No Stallion
02 Showmanship (Draft Horse) 14 years & under –

No Stallion
03 Adult Showmanship (Draft Horse) – No Stallion

Division 15 - DRAFT PONIES

Entry Fee: $5.00 Premium: $15-12-10-8-5

Class 2016 Foal
01 Mare & Foal
02 Mare 1 year & older
03 Grand & Reserve Mare
04 Gelding any age
05 Grand & Reserve Gelding
Stallions any age
Grand & Reserve Stallion

Division 16 - HITCH & PERFORMANCE
Entry Fee: $5.00 (Classes 1-6) Entry Fee: $10.00 (Classes 7-14)

Premium: Note Per Class

Class
01 Draft pony single cart (man) - $35-25-15-10-10
02 Draft horse single cart (man) - $35-25-15-10-10
03 Draft pony single cart (woman) - $40-30-20-10-10
04 Draft horse single cart (woman) - $40-30-20-10-10
05 Youth pony driving single hitch - $20-15-10-8-5
06 Youth horse driving single hitch - $20-15-10-8-5
07 Draft pony team hitch - $60-50-40-30-20
08 Draft horse team hitch - $60-50-40-30-20
09 Draft pony unicorn hitch - $75-55-45-35-20
10 Draft horse unicorn hitch - $75-55-45-35-20
11 Draft pony 4 pony hitch - $90-80-70-60-50
12 Draft horse 4 horse hitch - $90-80-70-60-50
13 Draft pony 6 pony hitch - $120-100-80-70-60
14 Draft horse 6 horse hitch - $120-100-80-70-60

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OPEN CLASS DAIRY CATTLE

Director in Charge: Jeff Cole Entry Fee: $7.00 per class
Superintendent: Matthew & Megan Lawson, Premiums for Heifer Classes: $18 - 13 - 8
Premiums for Cow Classes: $25- 20 - 15
Dan Shoop, Wayne Smith
Premiums for Group Classes: $25– 10

Entry Deadline: Fri, Aug 19, 5 PM Class Born:
Set-Up/Stall: Tues, Aug 30
Show: Fri, Sept 2, Following Jr Dairy Show 01 Junior Heifer Calf March 1st to May 31st, 2016

02 Intermediate Heifer Calf Dec. 1st, 2012 to Feb. 28th, 2013

Supreme Champion will receive $250 donated by 03 Senior Heifer Calf Sept. 1st to Nov. 30th, 2015
Beck’s Superior Hybrids
04 Summer Yearling Heifer June 1st to Aug. 31st, 2015
Reserve Supreme Champion will receive $100 donated by
05 Junior Yearling Heifer March 1st to May 31st, 2012

06 Intermediate Yearling Dec. 1st, 2011 to Feb. 28th, 2012

Heifer

07 Senior Yearling Heifer Sept. 1st to Nov. 30th, 2014

Open Class Showmanship **Selection of Junior Champion within Breed**
General Rules:
• Open to anyone 19 years of age and over, not in Junior Fair, 08 Cow 2 Years Old Sept. 1st, 2011 to Aug. 31st, 2012

and they need not be an Open Class Exhibitor to participate. 09 Cow 3 years Old Sept. 1st, 2012 to Aug. 31st, 2012
• Each participant will donate $1.00 to exhibit which will be
10 Cow 4 Years and Over On or before Aug. 31st, 2013
collected and given to the Winner of the class as the prize
winnings **Selection of Senior Champion within Breed**

Open Class Pee Wee Showmanship **Selection of Grand Champion within Breed**
General Rules:
• Open to anyone too young to participate in Jr. Fair **Selection of Supreme Champion of ALL Breeds**

showmanship. 11 Best 3 Females All bred by exhibitor, at least 1
• Participants need not be an Open Show Exhibitor. Please
owned by exhibitor
contact Barn Superintendent if an animal is needed for
exhibition. 12 Produce of Dam 2 Head, any age, one owner &
• Sign-up sheets will be posted Wednesday morning and be
taken down Friday Morning before the show. from same DAM

Dairy Cattle Senior Fair Show Order:
General Rules:
• Please refer to Health Rule 901:1-18-06 Ohio Department of Showmanship
• Agriculture. Pee Wee Showmanship – Under 4-H age
• Exhibitors must be ready to show when called by the Open Class Showmanship – Over 4-H age

Superintendent – please refer to posted class numbers prior Senior Fair Show
to show. In order by breed as follows: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey,
• Registration papers will be required for all entries; Failure to Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn
produce them on request will result in forfeiture of premiums.
• Animals must show in individual classes to be eligible for groups. Class
• For all exhibitors originating within Hancock County - All 01 Junior Heifer Calf
heifers must be in place Tuesday night before the start of 02 Intermediate Heifer Calf
the Fair; All cows must be in place by 8am Wednesday. Each 03 Senior Heifer Calf
exhibitor is permitted to take one (1) lactating cow home 04 Summer Yearling Heifer
for each heifer that was exhibited, by that exhibitor, in the 05 Junior Yearling Heifer
Senior Fair show. Lactating cows will be permitted to go 06 Intermediate Yearling Heifer
home immediately following the show. Heifers must remain 07 Senior Yearling Heifer
at the fair until the conclusion of the fair and released by the
Director in Charge. ** Selection of Junior Champion within Breed**
• For all exhibitors originating outside of Hancock County – All 08 2 year old Cows
animals must be in place by 10 pm on Thursday night and 09 3 year old Cows
will be released immediately following the show on Friday. 10 4 year old Cows & Older
Space will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.
**Selection of Senior Champion within Breed**
**Selection of Grand Champion within Breed**
** Selection of Supreme Champion of ALL Breeds**
11 Best 3 Females - All bred by exhibitor, at least
1 owned by exhibitor
12 Produce of Dam - 2 head, any age, 1 owner & from same DAM

Division 31 – Ayrshire Division 34 – Holsteins
Division 32 – Brown Swiss Division 35 – Jersey
Division 33 – Guernsey Division 36 – Milking Shorthorn

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OPEN CLASS SHEEP - Cont’d OPEN CLASS RABBITS

Division – 66 MARKET LAMB Director in Charge: Harold E. Parkins
Entry Fee: $5.00 per entry Superintendent: Bev Welty

Premium: $30-28-26 Champion Single: Trophy Entry Deadline: Fri. Aug 19, 5 p.m.

Show immediately after Hancock County Set-Up/Stall: Tues, August 30
Junior Fair Born and Raised Class
Show: Thurs, Sept 1, 5:00 PM (North Show Tent)
General Rules:
• Market Lambs shall consist of Grades and Crossbreeds and Hancock County Fair – ARBA Rabbit Show

must be slick shorn. General Rules:
• No animal is to weigh less than ninety (90) pounds. • Entry Fees day of show $3.00 (plus your single day entry or
• Lambs showing any evidence of testicular tissue shall not be
season pass to the fair)
eligible for competition in Market Lamb classes. • Check in time 3:00 – 5:00 the day of show
• All market lambs must be under one (1) year of age and • All breeds must be checked in by 5:00
• Entries carried in for the day of show only will not be
show lamb teeth.
• Exhibitors will be awarded only two (2) premiums. provided a holding cage. Cages will be provided for those
• This show is open to all counties. Entries must be made by rabbits staying the duration of the fair. Notify superintendent
on Tuesday when checking rabbits in.
the entry deadline • Rabbits being housed in the barn for the duration of the fair
• Premiums will be paid in all classes. may only be posted for sale if shown on Thursday and may not
• Fifty (50) lambs or less will have two (2) classes – be posted for sale until after the Junior Fair Show on Saturday.
• Those rabbits being housed at the fair after the show must
Lightweight and Heavyweight. Over fifty (50) lambs will stay the duration of the fair and shall be released with all the
require a medium weight class to be added. other Junior Fair entries at 6:00 on Monday.
• Open Class lambs not weighed for Junior Fair will be weighed • ALL RABBITS MUST BE PERMANENTLY TATOOED
Saturday of the fair before the show at 9am. PRIOR TO SHOW DAY
• Sheep Department will follow all senior and junior fair
livestock health requirements. Sanctioned Breeds Open Sanctions

Classes: Californian Ohio
01 Market Lamb
Duch Ohio

Holland Lop Ohio

Division – 67 WOOL Mini Lop Ohio

Entry Fee: $1.00 per fleece Premiums: $5-4-3-2-1 Mini Rex Ohio

General Rules: Netherland Dwarf Ohio
• All fleece must have been shorn in the current year
• All fleece must be the property of the exhibitor New Zealand Ohio
• All fleece must have been shorn from animals that are
French Lops Ohio
registered in their respective breed associations.
• Entries limited to two fleeces in each class. Those wishing to add a breed sanction must do so at least 30 days in advance.

Also Offered: Single Fryer Class
Meat Pen of Three Class

Classes: Awards:
01 Fine Wool
02 Medium Wool Best in Show Reserve Best in Show
03 Coarse Wool
04 Natural Colored Wool Best of Breed Best Opposite of Breed

Class ribbons for 1st thru 6th place

For more information or show flyer contact:
Bev Welty, Show Secretary
10113 TR 128
Findlay OH 45840
Phone: 419-348-5378
Email: [email protected]

OFFICIAL ARBA SANCTIONED SHOW
Eric Stewart, Executive Director

PO BOX 5667, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702
www.arba.net

MEMBERSHIP DUES:
Individual: $20.00 per year, $50.00 for 3 years
Husband/Wife: $30.00 per year, $75.00 for 3 years

Youth: $12.00 per year, $30.00 for 3 years
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OPEN CLASS FARM PRODUCTS

Director in Charge: Betsy Walker & Maggie Morehart Division 123 - OATS
Superintendent: Norm Lewis
Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00

Entry Deadline: Fri. Aug 19, 5 p.m. Class Variety
01 One Gallon Noble
Set-Up/Stall: Tues, August 30 02 One Gallon Ogle
03 One Gallon AOV – List Variety
Show: Wed, Aug 31, 9:00 AM

General Rules: Division 124 - SOYBEANS
• All entries in place by 8:00 p.m. Tuesday in Grange Building
• Corn & other grains must be grown in the last twelve (12) Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00

months Class Variety
• Exhibitor must be bona fide owner and producer of the 01 One Gallon – early
02 One Gallon – medium
commodity on his own land 03 One Gallon – late
• Exhibitor must be a resident of Hancock County 04 One Gallon – Low Lin
• All commodities should be true to variety and class
• Each exhibitor shall be limited to two (2) entries in each item Division 125 - OTHER GRAINS

listed Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00
• Gallon jars and trays for exhibits will be furnished by the
Class Variety
Hancock County Agricultural Society 01 Half Gallon Rye
• Items may be removed at the discretion of the 02 Half Gallon Barley
03 Half Gallon Red Clover
superintendent 04 Half Gallon Timothy
05 Half Gallon Alsike Clover
Division 121 - CORN 06 Half Gallon Alfalfa
07 Half Gallon AOV – List Variety
Growing period: Early – 95-105 days, Medium – 106-110 days,

Late – 111-120 days

List class number when making entries.

Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00

Class Variety Division 126 - SHELLED CORN (List Variety & Number)
01 5 ears – Golden Harvest – early
02 5 ears – Golden Harvest – medium Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00
03 5 ears – Golden Harvest – late
04 5 ears – DeKalb – early Class Variety
05 5 ears – DeKalb – medium 01 One Gallon Shelled Corn
06 5 ears – DeKalb – late
07 5 ears – Agra Gold – early Division 127 - HAY
08 5 ears – Agra Gold – medium
09 5 ears – Agra Gold – late (One slice of baled hay, containers will be furnished by Fair Board.)
10 5 ears – Pioneer – early
11 5 ears – Pioneer – medium Must be current year’s produce.
12 5 ears – Pioneer – late
13 5 ears – Asgro – early Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00
14 5 ears – Asgro – medium
15 5 ears – Asgro – late Class Variety
16 5 ears – List variety – early 01 Alfalfa (first cutting)
17 5 ears – List variety – medium 02 Alfalfa (second & third cutting)
18 5 ears – List variety – late 03 Mixed Alfalfa & Grass
19 Best Single Ear – any variety – Must List Variety 04 Mixed Clover & Grass
(Not exhibited in any other class)
Division 128 - WHEET CORN

Division 122 - WHEAT Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00

Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00 Class Variety
01 5 ears – Bi-color – List Variety
Class Variety 02 5 ears – Yellow Sweet – List Variety
01 One Gallon Pioneer 03 5 ears – White Sweet – List Variety
02 One Gallon Steyer 04 5 ears Any Other – Must List Variety
03 One Gallon Agri Pro
04 One Gallon Hopewell
05 One Gallon Cropland
06 One Gallon AOV – Must List Variety

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OPEN CLASS FARM PRODUCTS - Cont’d

Director in Charge: Betsy Walker & Maggie Morehart Division – 131 VEGATABLES
Superintendent: Norm Lewis
Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00

Entry Deadline: Fri. Aug 19, 5 p.m. Class Variety
01 5 Tomatoes – Canning Type (3” or less)
Set-Up/Stall: Tues, August 30 02 5 Tomatoes – Larger than 3”
03 5 Tomatoes – Beefsteak Type
Show: Wed, Aug 31, 9:00 AM 04 5 Yellow Tomatoes
05 5 Italian or Paste Tomatoes
Division – 129 POP CORN 06 10 Cherry Tomatoes (Red 1” or less)
07 10 Cherry Tomatoes (Yellow 1” or less)
Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00 08 10 Plum tomatoes

Class Variety “Best of Show” Rosette – Tomatoes
01 5 ears – White 09 5 Bell Peppers – Green – Red – Yellow
02 5 ears – Yellow 10 5 Bell Peppers – Any other color
03 5 ears – Red (Big Ears) 11 5 Sweet Banana Peppers
04 5 ears – Strawberry 12 5 Hot Banana Peppers
05 5 ears – Lady Finger (Yellow) 13 5 Hot Peppers (Jalapeno)
06 5 ears – Miniature Decorative 14 5 Hot Peppers – Any Other – List Variety
07 5 ears – Any Other Variety – Must List Variety 15 5 Habenero Peppers
16 5 Pimentos (Red)
Division – 130 ROOT CROPS
“Best of Show” Rosette - Peppers
Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00 17 5 Kohlrabi
18 2 Heads Green Cabbage
“Best of Show” Rosette – Root Crop 19 2 Heads Flat Dutch
20 2 Heads Red Cabbage
Class Variety 21 2 Heads Broccoli
01 5 Russet Potatoes 22 4 Cucumbers (For slicing over 5” long)
02 5 Kennebec potatoes 23 6 Cucumbers (For pickling under 5” long)
03 5 Irish Cobbler Potatoes 24 25 Beans – Green (String-In-Pod)
04 5 Red Potatoes 25 25 Beans – Wax (String-in-Pod)
05 5 Katahdin Potatoes 26 25 Beans – Any Other – List Variety
06 5 Any Other Potato Variety – List Variety 27 25 Small Lima Beans (In Pod)
07 5 Sweet Potatoes 28 ½ pint Large Lima Beans (Shelled)
08 5 Yams (Red or Yellow) 29 1 Watermelon – Any Variety
09 5 Stalks Rhubarb 30 2 Muskmelon – Not to be plugged
10 5 Garden Beets 31 2 Eggplants
11 5 Turnips
12 5 Parsnips “Best of Show” Rosette – Other Vegetables
13 5 Carrots – 6” & under 32 Striped Cushaw
14 5 Carrots – Over 6” 33 2 Zucchini Squash
15 5 Radishes (Red) 34 2 Butternut Squash
16 5 Radishes (White) 35 2 Spaghetti Squash
Onions – do not peel – needs to be clean 36 2 Yellow Straight Neck Squash
17 5 Onions (White) 37 2 Hubbard Squash
18 5 Onions (Bermuda) 38 2 Acorn Squash
19 5 Onions (Sweet) 39 2 Turk Turban Squash
20 5 Onions (Red) 40 2 Patty Pan Squash
21 5 Cooking Onions 41 2 Crookneck Squash
42 2 Squash – Any Other – List Variety
ODD AND FREAK VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND CROPS
FOR DISPLAY ONLY!!! “Best of Show” Rosette – Squash
43 5 Mixed Ornamental Gourds (Must be 5 different varieties)
No Entry Fee – No Premium Paid 44 5 Legenarian Gourds
45 Display of Ornamental Gourds (in 18” Square Box-2” Deep)
46 Display of Legenarian Gourds (in Square Box not

over 36” x 2” Deep)
47 Cow Pumpkin
48 1 Mini Sugar Pie Pumpkin
49 2 Pie Pumpkins
50 2 Mini Pumpkins

“Best of Show” Rosette – Gourds and Pumpkins

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OPEN CLASS FARM PRODUCTS - Cont’d HORTICULTURE

Director in Charge: Betsy Walker & Maggie Morehart Director in Charge: Betsy Walker & Maggie Morehart
Superintendent: Norm Lewis

Entry Deadline: Fri. Aug 19, 5 p.m.

Entry Deadline: Fri. Aug 19, 5 p.m. Set-Up/Stall: Tues, August 30

Set-Up/Stall: Tues, August 30 Show: Wed, Aug 31, following “Farm Products

Show: Wed, Aug 31, 9:00 AM General Rules:
• Entries must be in place by 9:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to fair in
Division 132 - LARGEST FARM PRODUCTS
Grange Building
Determined by weight except where listed. Scales in building. • Exhibitors must be resident of Hancock County
• Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor
Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00 • Exhibits shall consist of five (5) specimens, except as noted
• Plates & trays will be furnished by the Hancock County
“Best of Show” Rosette – Largest Farm Product
Agricultural Society
Class Variety • Release time: 6:00 p.m. Monday
01 Beets – Table 3” Tops • “Best of Show” Rosette presented in each Division only if
02 Beets – Mangle or Sugar
03 Cabbage Heaviest (must be cleaned and trimmed for market) there are 3+ entries in that division.
04 Carrot – 3” Tops
05 Cucumber (Green Com Type) Division 141 - APPLES (5 Specimens of each)
06 Field Corn Longest Ear (03)
07 Muskmelon Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00
08 Onion
09 Potato Class Variety Class# Variety
10 Sweet Potato/Yam 01 Gala 07 Jonathon
11 Largest Tomato 02 Granny Smith 08 Rome Beauty
12 Largest Pumpkin (see below) 03 Grimes Golden 09 Golden Delicious
13 Largest Banana Squash 04 Red Delicious 10 Stayman Winesap
14 Largest Zucchini Squash 05 Northern Spy 11 Macintosh
15 Largest Squash (see below) 06 Any Other Variety 12 Cortland
16 Largest Vegetable
17 Largest Sunflower (diameter) Division 142 - PEACHES (Plate of 5 each)
18 Tallest Sunflower
19 Turnip Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00
20 Watermelon
21 Longest Ear of Indian or Rainbow Corn Class Variety
01 Hale
Notice – For #12 Largest Pumpkin and #15 Largest 02 Elberta
Squash (Other Variety) 03 Red Haven
With hybrids and crossbreeds by today’s contest standards, a 04 Nectarine
pumpkin will have a firm green bard stem and the squash has a 05 Any Other Variety (Must list variety)
soft yellow stem.

Division 133 - DISPLAY OVER ALL BOOKS Division 143 - PLUMS (Plate of 10 each)

Sweet Corn, Pop Corn, Root Crops & Vegetables Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00

Entry Fee: $8.00 Premiums: $20.00-15.00-10.00

01 According to the following guidelines, create a Class Variety
table display using any farm product from Sweet Corn, 01 Yellow Egg
Pop Corn, Root Crops and Vegetables. 02 Green Gage
03 Stanley Prune
Products from a minimum of 15 different classes are required. 04 Elephant Ear
A limit of two (2) classes from each species is allowed. (i.e. only 05 Any Other Variety (Must list variety)
two (2) types of tomatoes, only two (2) types of onions, etc.
A minimum of two (2) items in each class is required to be on Division 144 - PEARS (Plate of 5 each)
display. (i.e. at least two (2) white onions, two (2) green peppers,
etc.) Exhibit will be displayed on 8’ x 30” covered table provided Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00
by the fair board. Decorations will be allowed but excluded in
judging. One (1) entry only per family or person Class Variety
01 Bartlett
Color 25 Points 02 Kiefer
Size, uniformity and attractiveness of produce 25 Points 03 Duchess
General overall appearance 15 points 04 Any Other Variety (Must list variety)
Condition and freedom from blemishes 35 points
Total 100 points

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HORTICULTURE - Cont’d THEME GIFT BASKET CONTEST

Director in Charge: Betsy Walker & Maggie Morehart Director in Charge: Betsy Walker & Maggie Morehart
Superintendent: Margaret Stine

Entry Deadline: Fri. Aug 19, 5 p.m. Entry Deadline: Fri, Aug 19, 5 PM
Set-Up/Stall: Be in place by Thurs, Sept 1- Noon
Set-Up/Stall: Tues, August 30 Show: Thurs, Sept 1, 1 PM

Show: Wed, Aug 31, following “Farm Products

Division 145 - GRAPES (Plate of 5 bunches) General Rules
• Entries must be in place by noon on Thursday
Entry Fee: $2.00 Premiums: $5.00-4.00-3.00 • One (1) entry per person per class.
• Gift Baskets or Containers will be on display until dismissal at
Class Variety
01 Concord 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening.
02 Delaware
03 Niagara Assemble a basket or container of gifts using a theme. Baskets or
04 Any Other Variety (Must list variety) containers must not be more than 12 inches in height or width,
including the handle. Baskets or containers must contain at
Division 146 least three (3) items being made by the exhibitor. Items made
by the exhibitor can be food, sewing, woodworking or any items
SPECIAL DISPLAY OF FARM PRODUCE handmade. Include in the basket or container a brief description
of the items made. Baskets or containers may contain any
Entry Fee: $4.00 Premiums: $10-8-6 number of items as long as three (3) are homemade.

Class Special Display of Farm Produce must include the
01 following: 3 Root Crops – 2 specimens of each kind----
3 Vegatables-2 specimens of each kind----3 Fruits-2
Specimens of each kind Baskets will be judged on:
1. Originality
Display shall be arranged in the exhibitors own box measuring 2. Best use of basket
18” x 18” x 3” high, inside dimensions. Display will be judged on 3. Workmanship on items made
quality and attractiveness. All items shall be home grown. No 4. Total Look
artificial items to be used. Freshly cut leaves, herbs, etc. may be
added for attractiveness. Entry Fee: $3.00 Premiums: $8.00-7.00-6.00

Class
01 Any Holiday/Seasonal --- 8 – 12 years
02 Any Holiday/Seasonal --- 13 - 19 years
03 Any Holiday /Seasonal --- over 19 years
04 Any Occasion/Celebration --- 8 – 12 years
05 Any Occasion/Celebration --- 13-19 years
06 Any Occasion/Celebration --- over 19 years
07 Any Other --- 8-12 years
08 Any Other --- 13- 19 years
09 Any Other --- over 19 years

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